Did you know that people with diabetes are at a higher risk for heart attack and stroke? Learn the warning signs to watch for – and know that symptoms can be different for men and women.
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Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a condition that happens when heart problems, kidney issues, and metabolic troubles all become intertwined. Learn why people with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk.
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Foot problems are a common concern for many people living with diabetes, but they’re not inevitable. Dr. Ingrid Kruse offers tips on how to prevent and treat diabetic neuropathy, and she shares the single most important screening tool for avoiding serious foot issues.
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Statins are widely known in the diabetes world because they help lower cholesterol – a key aspect of diabetes management. But there’s a lesser-known medication called PCSK9 inhibitors that can work with (or in replacement of) a statin if another option is needed.
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Some people with diabetes are at a greater risk for chronic inflammation, which can damage tissues and harm our health. Dr. Jennie Luna explains how this can occur, and she offers practical lifestyle tips on how to reduce low-grade inflammation.
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SGLT2s have been popular in the type 2 diabetes world for years now, due to their cardiovascular benefits, kidney protection, ability to reduce A1c, and influence on weight loss. Dr. Preethika Ekanayake discusses the benefits (and the risks) for use in T1D.
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Dr. Edelman discusses the important role ACE inhibitors and ARBs play in protecting your heart and kidneys.
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We are fortunate to have many medications today to treat type 2 diabetes. Beyond improving glucose levels, some of these medications also have beneficial effects on other conditions that are common in people with type 2, such as heart failure and diabetic kidney disease.
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The FDA recently approved Kerendia, a new medication that addresses the management of certain complications of type 2 diabetes, including chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.
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Dr. Edelman takes on the role of an indifferent, judgy doctor and Dr. Pettus plays a clueless patient in these exaggerated scenarios that emphasize the importance of good communication during doctor’s appointments.
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